Second in Maths

Areté Learning Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR2A allowance

Job summary

Areté Learning Trust is seeking a Second in Department to support the Head of Department in developing the curriculum and supervising the quality of teaching and learning for all students. You will need to demonstrate high professional standards and be a proactive team player.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, staff development, and driving improvements across the department, with an annual TL R2A allowance (£3,527) dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a school setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Department in curriculum development and the ongoing supervision of teaching quality across the department.
• Lead on key initiatives and contribute to professional development and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Safeguarding

Job description

The Second in Department is responsible for assisting the Head of Department in the ongoing development and supervision of the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning that is provided for each student.

• Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.
• Are committed to our Trust values.
• Show initiative and are responsive to change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Are creative in their approach to problem solving.
• Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.
• Are team players. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people. This post offers an additional payment of TLR2A £3,527 per annum, The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

About the Trust

Areté Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do. At Areté Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential. Our Trust is committed to promoting:

• Health, happiness and wellbeing
• A safe, disciplined and supportive environment
• A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach
• High standards and expectations
• Integrity, kindness and good manners
• Respect for individuality and difference
• Collaborative working to secure excellence

To realise our aspiration for every child to be the best they can be, we need to ensure that as a Trust we are 'Striving for Excellence'. Why work for us? We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture. We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance. In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff. Areté Learning Trust is committed to being the 'Employer of Choice'. Essentially this means that we want our schools and our central team to be great places to work. We want our staff development opportunities to be first class and we want to enable staff who are ambitious to grow their careers with us. To give our learners the best education and opportunities we are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best people in all areas of our organisation. Regardless of role, we seek staff who